General information
Category
Operations Facilities
Job Title
Facilities Maintenance Technician I
Company Details
Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specialized in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customercentricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation our team of 600 employees and modern facilities located in Cambridge Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality integrity and value.
Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities excellent compensation and benefit programs discounted gym memberships work/life balance programs employee recognition social events and spirit days.
We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000 employees worldwide and has remained a 100 family owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.
Internal Job Posting Grade 8. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is March 14 2025.
Job Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is accountable to the Facilities Supervisor for all activities involving the operation maintenance trouble shooting repair reporting monitoring of facility systems equipment.
BIWEEKLY ROTATING CONTIENTAL SHIFT 2 WEEK DAY 2 WEEK NIGHT
Responsibilities
- Operates facility systems to provide specified reliable environmental conditions and utilities to production packaging laboratory warehouse and office areas.
- Inspects maintains troubleshoots repairs and improves all facility systems in the plant to ensure reliability and equipment works as intended.
- Carries out timely completion of all preventative maintenance work orders as assigned Analyzes & compiles trending reports and other documentation and makes recommendations for continuous improvements in areas of responsibilities to eliminate production downtime and prevent issues from recurring.
- Prepares quality systems documents when deviations occur and makes changes to the validated systems
- Communicates with internal and external customers regarding work activities and issues that affect other areas particularly production.
- Obtains estimates & quotes from Vendors and arranges for the of the contracted services including necessary coordination and supervision.
- Plans anticipates problems and notifies responsible individuals to reduce impact on production schedules.
- Prepares reports and updates to the Manager and Customers and participates in cost savings initiatives to reduce energy consumption in the plant.
- Responds to BAS/FMS alarms and remote notifications (RENO) and carriesout necessary corrective actions.
- Writes evaluates and maintains facility systems documentations as required to ensure compliance with GMP guidelines established safety standards and company goals.
- Supervises Contractors performing contract services in the plant including supporting other capital projects related to facility systems.
- Orders parts filters and other consumables and stays within operating budget.
- Supports the validation team in carrying out validation projects related to facilities equipment.
- Provides technical expertise to facilities and other maintenance staff and outside contractors to assist them in understanding specific job requirements and in the planning for future expansion and capital projects.
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- Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates the Company Mission Vision and Values Statements policies and current standard business practices.
- Follows GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
- Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications
Education
- Trade certification in a recognized College.
- TSSA certified 4th Class Stationary Engineer or Refrigeration B Operator
- Licensed millwright or refrigeration mechanic is an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in the operation maintenance and repair of complex building systems.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural mechanical and electrical drawings / schematics.
- Efficient electrical control and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
- Proven analytical trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Effective organizational time management and detailorientation skills.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision taking initiative and prioritizing work.
- Knowledge of a computerized building management system to operate building equipment and good computer skills.
- Respond to oncall and willing to work on flexible shifts and on a rotation basis.
Contract type
Permanent
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
25 years
Job location
North America Canada Cambridge
Required Experience:
IC